The Cross and Hand Ancient Monument
The Cross and Hand Ancient Monument
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The Cross and Hand Ancient Monument
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This little …
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The most famous story—because history is better with a bit of drama—involves a local priest and a miracle. Legend …
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If you’re expecting a massive monolith like Stonehenge, prepare to be whelmed. It’s only about four feet tall. It’s the "fun-sized" version of an ancient mystery. It’s essentially the 12th-century version of a "No Entry" sign that everyone forgot to take down.
5. The Real Mystery: The "Hands"
Some archaeologists think it might actually be a boundary stone marking the limits of the lands owned by Milton Abbey. The "hand" might just be a very poorly carved symbol of authority, or a pointer saying, "The pub is that way."
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12.8km
03:28
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 310 m
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Location: Batcombe, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom